- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and ACT techniques
About Demonica
Demonica Tuggles is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia (LICSW) with eight years of experience. She focuses on common and difficult issues people face in adulthood, including grief, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
Demonica uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She helps people untangle what is causing their symptoms and identify practical ways to cope. Work in sessions typically includes talking through current problems, learning tools to manage thoughts and feelings, and setting small, achievable goals.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Howard University and professional experience in child welfare and gerontology. That experience informs her work with grief, loss, motivation, and issues around aging and caregiving. She also addresses communication problems, attachment concerns, financial stress, chronic illness, and fatherhood issues.
Demonica aims to be straightforward and practical in sessions. She helps clients name problems, try coping strategies, and track what helps. Meetings are collaborative and focused on steps that fit into everyday life.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Her fee varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take steps that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own goals and perspective, using reflective listening and collaboration to build practical plans.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress or new needs appear.
If you want online sessions, confirm the specific formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, early career schedules, and family responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, avoid commuting, and make it simpler to bring in real-life examples from daily routines. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for virtual meetings so the work still feels practical and focused.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with grief, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions combine Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches to focus on practical coping and goal-setting.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in social work settings, including child welfare and gerontology.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia and practices from Maryland.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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